Generator Transfer Switches

Here you can find two different kinds of Generator Transfer Switches.  Manual Transfer Switches and Automatic Transfer Switches.   Because Automatic transfer switches are much larger, more expensive and will only work with specific types of generators, we focus mostly on the manual generator transfer switches here.

When picking a transfer switch, decide if you need one that will be installed inside or outside. Label your existing electrical panel so you can figure out how many of those circuits you will want to redirect to your generator when needed.

Complete kits that include everything from an outlet box your generator plugs into to an extension cord for your generator are the most popular choices. Below is also a list of all the ones we have available from Reliance Controls. Reliance Controls devices carry UL electrical approval for both Canada and the USA.

Transfer switches are the key to safe and convenient operation of portable generators for standby power. By isolating those circuits using generator power, a transfer switch eliminates the risk of back feeding the electrical utility, which can cause injury to workers and property damage.

By installing a transfer switch at your breaker box and connecting a portable generator to the transfer switch, you can run selected circuits for appliances such as a furnace, well pump sump pump, refrigerator, television, computer, printer or lighting circuit during a power outage, depending on the capacity of your generator. Since many portable generators cannot handle all of these loads at the same time, the transfer switch allows you to manually transfer each of these loads separately whenever you need them or as required.

Determining which circuits you will require during a power outage is the first step in selecting the proper wattage generator and transfer switch. Since most home appliances operate intermittently, a 3000 watt generator can provide adequate power to circuits for the most common appliances, such as furnace, lights, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, and TV.

If your home has a deep well pump with up to 1 HP motor, a 5000 watt generator will be required to provide the starting capacity for the pump. Larger wattage units can be selected for simultaneous starting and operation of multiple appliances.

Switch your whole home at once !

TRC1210D Panel/Link

The Panel/Link TRC offers circuit breaker combinations of 30A – 125A utility and generator. Interlinked circuit breakers keep the generator isolated from the utility at all times, even with the cover or deadfront removed. The TRC is service entrance rated and may be used as a main panel or a sub-panel. The TRC features a heavy-duty copper bus. The TRC is available in indoor and outdoor enclosures and has provision for 12 to 20 branch circuits. The Panel/Link TRC is available with and without power inlets or wattmeters.

MODEL	TRC1210D
MODEL DESCRIPTION	Panel/Link
MAX. GENERATOR RUNNING WATTS	25000
PHASE	Single
MAX. NUMBER 1″ CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENINGS	12
MAX. NUMBER OF CIRCUITS USING TANDEM BREAKERS	20
MAX. UTILITY INPUT AMPS	125
MAX. GENERATOR INPUT AMPS	100
POWER INLET, NEMA	None
WATTMETERS	No
DIMENSIONS H x W x D [inches]	21 x 14.375 x 4
CABINET TYPE, NEMA	Indoor

We are a North American authorized dealer for Reliance Controls. If you don’t see what your looking for, please visit Reliance. Let us know what you are interested in and we will quote you a price. Please e-mail Sales@AuroraGenerators.com